My go-to makeup products for a quick; clean look
- Skin color: Fair skinned, slighly warm pink/yellow undertone.
- Skin type: Normal to dry
- Environment: Low humidity and very dry, so I need extra moisture a few times a week
First Thing's First: Tools & Skin Prep
Soft Matte Full Coverage Concealer
BY NARS
Starting with the "Nars Soft Matte Complete Full Coverage Concealer" and a small flat brush allows you to precisely target and cover any blemishes or imperfections before applying foundation. This technique ensures that those areas are fully concealed without the need for heavy layers of foundation, giving your skin a smoother, more even finish while maintaining a natural look.
Natural Radiant Longwear Foundation
BY NARS
After concealing, I use a foundation brush to apply the NARS Natural Radiant Longwear Foundation evenly across my face, applying it minimally around the eye area. Since the skin there is thinner and prone to creasing, using less product helps to avoid any unwanted lines while still achieving a natural, glowing finish
Long-Wear Hydrating Liquid-Gel Contour
BY KVD
I use a flat foundation brush to blend out the "KVD Long-Wear Hydrating Liquid-Gel Contour," concentrating on the high points of my cheekbones. This contour offers a smooth application, adding warmth and definition to the face without any harsh lines
Shape Tape Full Coverage Concealer
BY TARTE
I apply "Tarte Shape Tape Full Coverage Concealer" on my lower cheekbone to enhance the definition from my contour and use the tiniest bit under my eyes. I blend it out with a beauty blender to ensure smooth coverage, especially in the corners of my eyes.
Skin Blurring Balm Powder: Bellini - poppy golden peach
BY DANESSA MYRICKS BEAUTY
I use the "Matte Color for Cheek & Lip" by Danessa Myricks Beauty in the shade "Bellini - poppy golden peach" with a soft round brush, applying it very gently on my upper cheekbones and blending it slightly onto the bridge of my nose. While the blush may look super orange in the packaging, once applied, it transforms into the perfect warm peach shade, especially flattering for fair-skinned people with a warm undertone!
Setting Powder (Baking Method)
Laura Mercier
Translucent Loose Setting Powder
Before doing my brows, I use a powder puff with the Laura Mercier Translucent Loose Setting Powder for the "baking method." This technique involves packing the powder onto specific areas like under my eyes, lower cheekbones, and other spots where I want to set and blur for a smooth finish. I let it sit for a few minutes, allowing the powder to really set and lock in my makeup, before lightly dusting it off for that flawless, blurred look.
Eyebrow Gel & Pencil
Anastasia Beverly Hills
DIPBROW® Waterproof, Smudge Proof Brow Pomade
I shape my brows with the Anastasia Beverly Hills DIPBROW® Waterproof, Smudge Proof Brow Pomade because my brows need a little extra love to look full and defined. This pomade is a game-changer for getting that perfect, shaped brow that lasts all day. Remember back in 2010 when eyebrow gel was everything? Well, it’s still my go-to for setting those brows and keeping them on point!
Anastasia Beverly Hills
Brow Wiz® Ultra-Slim Precision Eyebrow Pencil
To add a bit more definition while keeping things natural, I use the Anastasia Beverly Hills Brow Wiz® Ultra-Slim Precision Eyebrow Pencil. This pencil is perfect for mimicking tiny brow hairs, allowing me to fill in any sparse areas and create a more polished look without going overboard.
Highlight
Bobbi Brown
Highlighting Powder
Next, I dust on my Bobbi Brown Highlighting Powder along my cheekbones, sweeping it outward to create a subtle glow. I also apply a little on my eyelids to prep them for eyeshadow, adding a touch of brightness before moving on to the eye makeup.
Eyeshadow
Morphe Rich & Foiled Gold Seeker Eyeshadow Palette
Lip Liner & Lipstick
Charlotte Tilbury
Mini Pillow Talk Lipstick & Liner Set
My go-to lip product is the Charlotte Tilbury Mini Pillow Talk Lipstick & Liner Set. The shade is a perfect nude-pink that complements my fair skin tone beautifully, adding just the right amount of warmth without overpowering my natural look. The liner is sharp and creamy, allowing for precise application that makes my lips look fuller and more defined, enhancing the overall effect of the lipstick. It’s versatile, giving my lips a soft, flattering color that works for both everyday wear and special occasions.
Mascara
Givenchy
L'Interdit Volumizing & Lengthening Mascara
Lastly, I finish off my look with Givenchy L'Interdit Volumizing & Lengthening Mascara, the best mascara I've ever tried. It adds incredible length and volume to my lashes without any clumping, giving my eyes a bold and defined look. I love using this mascara on its own, without any eyeliner, for a simple yet standout finish!
